Temo Magradze is a visionary executive and strategic leader driving the development of Georgia’s technology and business process outsourcing ecosystems.

Temo’s extensive leadership footprint and expertise in institutional modernization have positioned him at the intersection of corporate growth, legal reform, and digital transformation. As a versatile decision-maker, he has successfully directed large-scale operational strategies, international donor-funded initiatives, and public sector development programs across Georgia and the broader region.

Currently serving as CEO of Making Science Sweeft, a prominent international software development company, Temo oversees business operations, driving scalability, market competitiveness, and key stakeholder relationships across global delivery locations. In parallel, as Head and Board Member of the ICT Association of Georgia (ICTA), he leads strategic ecosystem initiatives, driving legislative policy recommendations, high-level governmental communications, and industry events designed to position Georgia as an international technology hub. Beyond his corporate leadership, Temo is the Founding Partner of Evolvexe, an Georgian/international BPO Company.

Recognized internationally Public sector expertise, Temo has served as an International Expert for the Council of Europe, UNICEF, and Penal Reform International (PRI). His strategic advisory work has been instrumental in building probation and juvenile justice frameworks across Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Moldova. His contributions to legislative infrastructure are further underscored by published academic works on European probation models and justice sector resilience.

Throughout his career, Temo has held pivotal leadership appointments in public administration and law enforcement education. He served as Vice Rector of the Police Academy of Georgia, led commercial operations as National Sales Manager for Eliz – JTI’s official regional partner, and held senior executive roles within the Ministry of Justice, including Deputy Head of both the Penitentiary and Probation Systems, where he pioneered digital conferencing systems, home arrest frameworks, and standard-setting operational reforms.

Temo holds a Master of Law (LL.M.) from the Freie Universität Berlin in Germany, a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from The George Washington University, and a Certified Business Administrator (CBA) credential from Free University Tbilisi, building upon his foundational law degree from Tbilisi State University.

Natia Sirbiladze is a forward-thinking leader driving innovation and pioneering the adoption of emerging technologies across Georgia’s fintech space. 

Natia’s fearless spirit and dedication to staying at the forefront of technology advancements have brought her to take up roles such as Lead Analyst and IT Business Consultant, in which she spearheaded digitisation initiatives. As an IT Project Manager, she led projects in mobile banking and digital wallets.

Currently serving as CEO of the Tbilisi branch of Exactpro, a UK-based independent provider of AI-enabled software testing services for financial sector organisations, Natia oversees a spectrum of operations: HR, administration, finances, IT-support, marketing, steering the company’s largest delivery location towards success.

As co-Founder and President of GeoSTQB, the Georgian chapter of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), Natia promotes professional excellence in software testing. Within ISTQB, she is also a member of the Women in Testing initiative and manager of the Podcast Network project. As part of the latter, in January 2024, GeoSTQB launched the “GeoSTQB Talks” podcast aiming to share regular updates in the field. Under Natia’s guidance, the GeoSTQB-hosted celebration of Software Tester’s Day in Tbilisi has become an annual international event and a unique educational and networking platform. The 2023 event was the most visited yet, with over 300 attendees.

Natia has been pivotal in establishing connections between the fintech industry expertise and 30 universities across Georgia. Natia’s dedication to raising awareness about testing as a viable and meaningful trade has influenced several Georgian universities to introduce software testing courses following the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification program syllabus.

Under Natia’s leadership at Exactpro and GeoSTQB, the numbers of training centres and junior- and mid-level software testing specialists are steadily increasing in Georgia. With Natia at the helm, Exactpro achieved accreditation as an official training course provider for ISTQB’s CTFL certification (in 2022) and the AI Tester certification in January 2024. This enables both professional and aspiring testers worldwide to benefit from the Exactpro team’s expertise when pursuing international certification.  

Natia started her professional career as a business analyst and consultant working for various companies, including Ernst & Young. She continued as a Lead Analyst at the Ministry of Finance of Georgia. She then worked as an IT Business Consultant at the UNDP, where she was in charge of identifying the needs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ HR department for the employee Appraisal Module, investigating the existing IT systems and integration parts, and preparing prototypes and technical IT specifications. She then worked as an IT Project Manager for the TBC bank, led the bank’s mobile banking and digital wallet projects and worked as an analyst on the Redesign Internet Banking project.

Natia holds a Master of Science degree in Information Systems Technology and Management from The Viana do Castelo Polytechnic Institute (IPVC) in Portugal (Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo).

Denis Norkin is a seasoned executive with extensive expertise in international business development and project management. Since early 2022, he has served as the CEO of Devexperts Georgia, a branch of the global Devexperts Group, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and recognized as a leading solution provider in the financial industry. In this role, Denis has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth, with a focus on expanding its fintech solutions across regional markets.

Denis commenced his professional journey at Scandinavian consulting firms, including AFRY, where he built a solid foundation in executing international projects. Denis later transitioned into business development and project management, specializing in infrastructure development across CIS countries while serving as a Country Director for Swedish-based companies. In this capacity, he successfully managed large-scale initiatives funded by prominent International Financial Institutions, including EBRD, NEFCO, NIB, and SIDA. His experience encompasses the development of feasibility studies and investment programs for significant infrastructure projects, highlighting his ability to manage complex international initiatives and foster collaborations that drive growth and innovation.

Throughout his career, Denis has consistently focused on cultivating business opportunities, playing a pivotal role in driving growth and innovation. His strategic mindset and proactive approach have enabled him to identify and capitalize on emerging market trends. Denis’s ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships has been key to executing complex projects successfully. By prioritizing business development, he has established a reputation for delivering results and fostering collaboration across diverse sectors, significantly enhancing the organizations he has contributed to.

Denis holds a Master’s degree in Law and has completed various additional education programs, including coursework at Yale University. He is fluent in Russian and English and has a working knowledge of Swedish.